true
//truː//
Adjective
In accordance with fact or reality; accurate or correct.
Is this story true?
Genuine; not false or fake; authentic.
This is a true diamond, not a fake one.
Loyal or faithful to a person, cause, or belief.
He has been a true friend to me for many years.
Accurately fitted, placed, or shaped; exact or precise.
The carpenter made sure the door frame was true before installing it.
Adverb
Accurately or truthfully; in a true manner.
The story was told true to the facts.
Noun
That which is true or in accordance with reality; truth.
It's hard to separate the true from the false in his story.
Proper alignment or adjustment, especially in carpentry or mechanics.
The carpenter checked the wall for true before installing the cabinets.
Verb
To bring into proper alignment or adjustment; to make level or straight.
The carpenter trued the edge of the board with a plane.